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Olympus WS-883 Voice & Music Recorder - 8GB, True Stereo Microphones

The new Olympus WS-883 8GB recorder ups the ante for personal recording.
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New Olympus WS-883 voice & music recorder

8GB for up to 2080 hours of recording! LI-ION rechargeable batteries.

A standard recorder that plays an active role in a wide range of applications, from lecture recording and language learning to business

It is an IC recorder equipped with recording and playback functions that are full of useful functions. In addition to convenient functions such as "Voice Chaser" that automatically records at the optimum recording level and "Voice Changer" that allows you to play at intervals that do not tire your ears, language learning such as "fast listening / slow listening playback" and "shadowing" There are also many functions that are useful for learning. In addition to being able to store a large number of audio files for language learning, it is less likely to run out of space even when recording long meetings continuously, so you can use it with more peace of mind. This recorder can be used for a wide range of purposes, from recording lectures and language learning to business.

High quality recording

Equipped with a variety of recording functions, the Olympus WS-883 can record in easy-to-hear sound, whether in a lecture in a large classroom or in a language conversation class for one-on-one lessons.

An impressive array of playback functions

The device has a full range of play-back functions, including a "Voice bal-ancer" that makes it easier to hear dis-tant voices, and a "Noise cancellation" function that suppresses excess noise. It also includes features that expand the range of usage scenarios, such as a useful mode for language learning that supports listening and learning.

Superb stereo feeling with True Stereo Microphones

Two low-noise directional microphones positioned at a 90° layout enables high quality recording in a realistic stereo feeling. This feature ensures that you capture even the di-rection and the distance of the speakers in a meeting.

 

Low-cut filter eliminates extraneous noise

During recording, the low-cut filter is used to cut the sound at frequencies of 300 Hz and lower, typical examples being the sound of air conditioner or projector fans. This filter also proves effective when recording with wind blowing outside. By cutting the lower frequency during recording ensures natural sounding without distortion while playback. You can select ON or OFF according to your option.

Automatic sensitivity adjustment with Intelligent Auto Mode

The Intelligent Auto Mode function automatically adjusts the microphone sensitivity ac-cording to the input level. For example, when you record the voice of a person far away in a large meeting room, the input level tends to be lower. For this case, the recorder au-tomatically raises the sensitivity of the microphone making them easier to hear. On the other hand, when you record in a smaller meeting room with only a few people, the sen-sitivity is automatically lowered, so that the voice of the speakers close by do not sound too loud. In this way, the function automatically keeps track of the input level and simul-taneously adjust the recording level so that it always record in the best quality. This en-sures that the recording remains consistent not having speakers too quiet or too loud. To set this function, simply select "Auto" for the recording level from the menu. When low, the sensitivity is raised When high, the sensitivity is lowered
  • If you select "Meeting" for the recording scene while in Simple Mode, Intelligent Auto Mode is activated.
  • When low, the sensitivity is raised



Specifications

 

Recording formats

Recording formats MP3 format

Sampling frequency

Linear PCM format 22.05kHz sampling 16bit monaural
MP3 format 128 kbps：44.1 kHz
64 kbps mono：44.1 kHz
8 kbps mono：11.025 kHz

Maximum headphone output

Maximum headphone output Less than 150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2)

Recording media

Internal NAND flash memory 8GB（WS-883）
4GB（WS-882）
microSD card 2GB to 32GB
  • Some recording media memory capacity is used as a management area, so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity.

Speaker

Type Built-in 20 mm diameter round dynamic speaker
Maximum working output 250 mW (8 Ω speaker)

Jack

Microphone jack 3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 2 kΩ
Earphone jack 3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 8 Ω or more

Power source

Standard voltage 3 V
Battery Two nickelmetal hydride rechargeable batteries（WS-883）
Two AAA dry cell batteries（WS-882）
  • Use BR404 for WS-883 in-body charging

External dimensions / Weight / Operating temperature

External dimensions 111.5 mm × 39 mm × 18 mm
  • Not including largest projection.
Weight 77g
  • Including battery.
Operating temperature 0 to 42°C(32 to 107.6°F)

Frequency response

When recording from microphone jack

Linear PCM format（22.05kHz mono） 40 Hz ～ 11 kHz
MP3 format 128 kbps：40 Hz ～ 17 kHz
64 kbps mono：40 Hz ～ 15 kHz
8 kbps mono：40 Hz ～ 3.5 kHz

When recording with built-in microphone

When recording with built-in microphone 70Hz ～ 17 kHz
  • Frequency response upper limit is set by recording mode during MP3-format recording.

During playback

During playback 30Hz ～ 20kHz
  • Frequency response upper limit is set by recording mode during MP3-format recording.

Battery life (When recording with built-in microphone)

Linear PCM format（22.05kHz mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 53 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 32 hours
MP3 format（128 kbps） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 41 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 30 hours
MP3 format（64 kbps mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 48 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 31 hours
MP3 format（8 kbps mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 110 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 68 hours
  • The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method (When [LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise Cancel] and [Voice Balancer] functions may affect the battery life).
  • Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly.
  • Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.

Battery life (During speaker playback)

Linear PCM format（22.05kHz mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 15 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 11 hours
MP3 format（128 kbps） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 15 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 11 hours
MP3 format（64 kbps mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 15 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 11 hours
MP3 format（8 kbps mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 24 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 16 hours
  • The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method (When [LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise Cancel] and [Voice Balancer] functions may affect the battery life).
  • Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly.
  • Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.

Battery life (During earphone playback)

Linear PCM format（22.05kHz mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 73 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 53 hours
MP3 format（128 kbps） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 70 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 49 hours
MP3 format（64 kbps mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 73 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 53 hours
MP3 format（8 kbps mono） When using alkaline battery: Approx. 92 hours
When using NiMh battery: Approx. 64 hours
  • The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method (When [LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise Cancel] and [Voice Balancer] functions may affect the battery life).
  • Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly.
  • Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.

Recording time

Linear PCM format

Internal memory Approx. 47 hrs 15min（WS-883）
Approx. 23 hrs 40min（WS-882）
microSD card (32GB) Approx. 191 hrs
microSD card (16GB) Approx. 95 hrs
microSD card (8GB) Approx. 47 hrs

MP3 format

Internal memory 128 kbps：Approx. 130 hrs（WS-883）
　　　　　 Approx. 65 hrs（WS-882）
64 kbps mono：Approx. 260 hrs（WS-883）
　　　　　 Approx. 130 hrs（WS-882）
8 kbps mono：Approx. 2080 hrs（WS-883）
　　　　　 Approx. 1040 hrs（WS-882）
microSD card (32GB) 128 kbps：Approx. 530 hrs
64 kbps mono：Approx. 1060 hrs
8 kbps mono：Approx. 8480 hrs
microSD card (16GB) 128 kbps：Approx. 264 hrs
64 kbps mono：Approx. 525 hrs
8 kbps mono：Approx. 4220 hrs
microSD card (8GB) 128 kbps：Approx. 132 hrs
64 kbps mono：Approx. 264 hrs
8 kbps mono：Approx. 2110 hrs
  • Actually available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording times should be considered guideline values).
  • Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory capacity of different microSD cards.

Maximum recording time per file

Linear PCM format

Linear PCM format（22.05kHz mono） Approx. 12 hrs

MP3 format

128 kbps Approx. 74 hrs 30 min
64 kbps mono Approx. 149 hrs
8 kbps mono Approx. 1193 hrs
  • The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the MP3 format.
  • Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is restricted to the following values.
  • Note that voice recorder specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvements or other upgrading.